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8. Basis of Selection

8.1 With the exception of equity places offered in  accordance with Rule 9 below, the selection of applicants for admission is  based on academic merit as reflected in the entry score or rank, and  satisfaction of any other prerequisite requirements.

8.2 Where  the entry requirements include satisfying criteria associated with interview,  folio, audition or other demonstration of defined attributes, selection is  based on both academic merit and an assessment of the required attributes.

8.3 In  any case where further delineation of year 12 scores is required, the following  provisions will apply:

- QTAC - Year 12 applicants are selected on their OP. Within an OP band, if the number  of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places for a course, Field  Positions will be used.

- VTAC - Year 12 applicants are selected on their ENTER. After those applicants that  are ‘clearly-in’ have been established, the second stage of a two-stage  selection process is implemented. Applicants will then be considered on  additional criteria under middle band selection.

- UAC - Year 12 applicants are selected on their ATAR which is a two digit, two decimal number.